Ben Kissel Bio Podcaster/comedian/writer/politician a Renaissance Man. His podcast "Last Podcast about the Left", for he is a co-creator and co-host, won a Webby and was listed as one of Itunes Top 10 most downloaded comedy podcasts of 2017 with over a million subscribers. He's also the host of the political comedy podcast "Abe Lincoln's Top Hat". In 2017 Ben conducted for Brooklyn Borough President together with the Reform Party, which he did not win, but there's always tomorrow! He's a political pundit with appearances on CNN, Fox News Network, HLN along with a nationwide radio host having worked on Sirius Radio and Fox News Radio. In 2015 as a political activist he managed to overturn an anti-cross grooming legislation in New Jersey. The Last Podcast on the Left is a weekly podcast featuring comedian and podcast sponsor Ben Kissel, podcast producer and writer Marcus Parks, and comedian and actor Henry Zebrowski (who combined in the next episode), all of whom are longtime friends. Released each Friday, the episodes are normally 1 hour in length, together with the hosts investigating the horrors of the planet both imagined and real. Previous episodes have researched the subjects of serial killers, conspiracy theories, UFO sightings, ghosts, and readings of fan-submitted creepypastas. Kissel, Parks, and Zebrowski tour with live performances of this podcast and produce The Last Stream about the Left, a live-streaming spinoff show about the Adult Swim website. From the post-Trump era, with a reality TV star holding our nation's highest office, stories such as Kissel's are becoming more common -- droves of young men and women are getting involved and seeking public office. On the one hand, the 2016 election showed us that candidates don't need to be capable to win. On the flip side, it was a rude awakening that the dissatisfied have to take politics into their own hands. Enter Ben Kissel. In his "day job," Kissel -- along with co-hosts Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski -- hosts a true-crime-meets-paranormal comedy podcast. Last Podcast on the Left is rated second on iTunes' humor chart and draws fans throughout the world. But like many dismayed young voters, Kissel chose 2016 as a wake-up call to run for office. As somebody who's been listed in podcasts and around the radio for eight years, Kissel admits that a lot of individuals wait to run for office for fear of criticism or having their previous vulnerable. His advice? Own it. In the end, he says, everybody has their own past, and as long as you "treat the Republicans with humanity and respect," voters may "accept all the defects which go with that individual, provided that this individual is willing to accept them." Like the criminals he covers Last Podcast, Kissel says with a laugh, "a lot of politicians are sociopaths without a moral compass. Obviously not all them, but we want the people that have scruples, morals, and are concerned about their own failings." For somebody who confronts the worst of humanity with dark comedy in his day job, 6'7" tall Kissel really believes in the best of people. He believes in sincerity, redemption, and good goals. These traits may seem just as odd in a true-crime aficionado as they do in a politician, but they are the same traits that provide a young, non-politician the unique capability to serve the general public. Regardless of what happens on Tuesday, Kissel says, there is no losing. "The very fact that we're on the ballot is unbelievable, and that we're able to inspire people to run or participate in the political process -- that is a triumph. That's a massive triumph," he says. Kissel needs other people to take heart in this message, too: "Losing is a big fear for individuals, but who cares! Just get out there, and if you keep getting out, continue doing this in virtually any area, you are gonna win." Continue Reading - Ben Kissel Fox News
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